Prayers For My Soul

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I am really struggling this Lenten season. I’m dead scared about salvation. For years I lived a horrible life, full of sin. I returned to the church this past July and ever since I’ve been working to get closer to God. I’ve been working to repent and better myself. I’ve been praying more; including rosary and divine mercy. And I’ve taken a firm stance on morals and Gods commandments.

The problem is, I can’t shake this fear of Gods wrath. The idea that one unconfessed mortal sin, or one not confessed correctly, could damn me to hell forever. I don’t want that. I want to be with the Father, and Jesus and family of Heaven. The people who loved me despite everything. Despite not doing well in school and coming up short in everything I tried. Instead of embracing their love, I listened to criticism and let negativity get to me. I fell into sin and fell so far away from Them. I believe I’m closer now after just 9 months. But I still have a ways to go.

But the fear is there and real. I know the path to Heaven is narrow and nothing unclean enters Heaven. I’m just scared to death that all effort and desire to change would be for nothing. Its not going to stop me. I’m going to keep working to repent and better myself. I just pray God see’s my sorrow and tears for my sins.

If anyone could spare a few prayers for me, it would be greatly appreciated. It may be surprising, but for a guy in my mid 20s, I’m pretty much on my own; especially spiritually.
 
I have struggled with this too. I will pray for you, that God would grant you to increase in the virtue of hope.

An Act of hope:

Eternal God, inspired by your great promises and limitless mercy, I come to you for pardon for my sin, the Help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art Thou among Women and blessed is the fruit of Thy Womb Jesus, Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death.
 
Drew there are great sinners, like Augustine who repented, after resisting God’s grace for years, but finally who became saints, as Saint Augustine did. Previously he had a mistress and an illegitimate son and refused God’s graces. Saint Francis of Assisi was a worldly youth, neglecting God and faith, but he repented and is a great saint.
If God could accept their repentance, why need you fear?
Remember Jesus’ parable of the rebellious son whom the father welcomed home. [Luke 15, verses 11-32]

Choose God’s ways in love of Him, and give love/practical kindness to others.

Jesus in Matthew 25 verses 31-46 tells us of the vital importance of kind acts to others, which He takes also as kindness to Himself, which is necessary for salvation. We must do the best we can, and try again if we fail.

Loving God please hear Drew’s prayer and lead Drew deep into Your life and love, as Your beloved child.
 
Drew518 said:
I am really struggling this Lenten season. I’m dead scared about salvation. For years I lived a horrible life, full of sin. I returned to the church this past July and ever since I’ve been working to get closer to God. I’ve been working to repent and better myself. I’ve been praying more; including rosary and divine mercy. And I’ve taken a firm stance on morals and Gods commandments.

The problem is, I can’t shake this fear of Gods wrath. The idea that one unconfessed mortal sin, or one not confessed correctly, could damn me to hell forever. I don’t want that. I want to be with the Father, and Jesus and family of Heaven. The people who loved me despite everything. Despite not doing well in school and coming up short in everything I tried. Instead of embracing their love, I listened to criticism and let negativity get to me. I fell into sin and fell so far away from Them. I believe I’m closer now after just 9 months. But I still have a ways to go.

But the fear is there and real. I know the path to Heaven is narrow and nothing unclean enters Heaven. I’m just scared to death that all effort and desire to change would be for nothing. Its not going to stop me. I’m going to keep working to repent and better myself. I just pray God see’s my sorrow and tears for my sins.

If anyone could spare a few prayers for me, it would be greatly appreciated. It may be surprising, but for a guy in my mid 20s, I’m pretty much on my own; especially spiritually.
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Praying for you!
 
I too am in my mid 20’s and often feel alone in the same regards as you. Worrying about the extent of the Lord’s mercy is something I struggle with also. I did my first confession 2 weeks ago and didn’t feel that it was entirely valid because my most grievous sin I confessed I sugar coated out of humility. I went back a few days ago and confessed this one thing I felt I wasn’t sincere enough about the first time, and I know that I couldn’t have been more honest in confessing it. Something I have never spoke to another human being about and I put it out there exactly as it happened. I can tell you I still struggle with the scar of that sin, but I do feel a sense of peace in knowing that I was truly honest and will always be truly contrite about it. I think God knows our hearts, and He knows when we’re truly sorry and recognize the gravity of those mistakes. Its difficult to comprehend that sometimes when you’ve done something terrible, but I do feel a sense of peace in knowing that those sins and that one in particular are now truly dead and gone. Maybe you should try the same if you struggle with this as well. Just tell it exactly how it is and hold nothing back. I even drove 45 minutes away to confess this to a priest I will probably never see again, and that definitely helped. Praying for you brother.
 
Praying for you. I struggled with this same problem for many years (and the feeling still creeps up), but what comforts me is knowing that God knew what I would struggle with when he made me. And he still made me. He gave me this life - an undeserved existence - and he loves me so much that he would sacrifice his only Son for me. His mercy is overwhelming. Let him embrace you and let his love wash over you.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
O beautiful flower of Carmel,
Most fruitful Vine, splendor of Heaven.
Holy and singular
Who brought forth the Son of God,
Still ever remaining a pure virgin
Assist me in this necessity
O Star of the Sea,
Help and protect me!
Show me that Thou art my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to Thee!
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands.
Amen.
 
Have no fear.

God loves you very much.

You are the lost sheep He left the other 99 to save.

You are the Prodigal Son He has come running down the road to meet.

You are the sinner who repented and the angels and saints in heaven rejoiced over.

You are His pearl of great price.

You are the reason He wanted to undergo the scourging, the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion.

For you, He humbles Himself continuously to come under the ordinary objects of bread and wine, making them His Body and Blood to unite Himself to you.

For you, He instituted the sacrament of Reconciliation so that anytime you fell, you could come to Him for advice, encouragement and mercy.

For you, He has given you a Church to be part of, to instruct, enlighten and help prepare you for eternity.

For you, He has created a communion of saints, so that you will never be alone on your journey. You can help your fellow brothers and sisters as they stumble, pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, ask the saints to guide and protect you.

Do you think after giving you all these gifts, God would punish you for sins you have repented? Not so. He loves you and wishes you to be with Him for always.

Go forward in confidence and trust in God’s infinite mercy.

Prayer:
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

Amen.
 
***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death
Amen.

:crossrc:***
 
Drew518 said:
I am really struggling this Lenten season. I’m dead scared about salvation. For years I lived a horrible life, full of sin. I returned to the church this past July and ever since I’ve been working to get closer to God. I’ve been working to repent and better myself. I’ve been praying more; including rosary and divine mercy. And I’ve taken a firm stance on morals and Gods commandments.

The problem is, I can’t shake this fear of Gods wrath. The idea that one unconfessed mortal sin, or one not confessed correctly, could damn me to hell forever. I don’t want that. I want to be with the Father, and Jesus and family of Heaven. The people who loved me despite everything. Despite not doing well in school and coming up short in everything I tried. Instead of embracing their love, I listened to criticism and let negativity get to me. I fell into sin and fell so far away from Them. I believe I’m closer now after just 9 months. But I still have a ways to go.

But the fear is there and real. I know the path to Heaven is narrow and nothing unclean enters Heaven. I’m just scared to death that all effort and desire to change would be for nothing. Its not going to stop me. I’m going to keep working to repent and better myself. I just pray God see’s my sorrow and tears for my sins.

If anyone could spare a few prayers for me, it would be greatly appreciated. It may be surprising, but for a guy in my mid 20s, I’m pretty much on my own; especially spiritually.
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I have shared this fear. Remember that God wants us to be with him! He is not looking for ways to exclude you. If you have sinned in the past and through ignorance you neglected to share these sins or if you did so and truly don’t remember, you will be forgiven. If you recall a sin, just go to confession and share it.

Be on the lookout for over scrupulosity. Remember to have loving faith in our all mercifal God.

A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini)
FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.

I will pray for you!
 
Drew518 said:
I am really struggling this Lenten season. I’m dead scared about salvation. For years I lived a horrible life, full of sin. I returned to the church this past July and ever since I’ve been working to get closer to God. I’ve been working to repent and better myself. I’ve been praying more; including rosary and divine mercy. And I’ve taken a firm stance on morals and Gods commandments.

The problem is, I can’t shake this fear of Gods wrath. The idea that one unconfessed mortal sin, or one not confessed correctly, could damn me to hell forever. I don’t want that. I want to be with the Father, and Jesus and family of Heaven. The people who loved me despite everything. Despite not doing well in school and coming up short in everything I tried. Instead of embracing their love, I listened to criticism and let negativity get to me. I fell into sin and fell so far away from Them. I believe I’m closer now after just 9 months. But I still have a ways to go.

But the fear is there and real. I know the path to Heaven is narrow and nothing unclean enters Heaven. I’m just scared to death that all effort and desire to change would be for nothing. Its not going to stop me. I’m going to keep working to repent and better myself. I just pray God see’s my sorrow and tears for my sins.

If anyone could spare a few prayers for me, it would be greatly appreciated. It may be surprising, but for a guy in my mid 20s, I’m pretty much on my own; especially spiritually.
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Praying for your intentions.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
chefmomster2 said:
I have shared this fear. Remember that God wants us to be with him! He is not looking for ways to exclude you. If you have sinned in the past and through ignorance you neglected to share these sins or if you did so and truly don’t remember, you will be forgiven. If you recall a sin, just go to confession and share it.

Be on the lookout for over scrupulosity. Remember to have loving faith in our all mercifal God.

A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini)
FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.

I will pray for you!
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This is the problem I think. It may be scrupulous, but I’m scared that I haven’t confessed properly. Or if I don’t confess everything in the confessional, God will cast me away forever. I think I have everything out. I’ve been thinking hard before confession. It just scares me to think I’m doing this wrong. I wish I could back and redo the last 15 years and be obedient to God.
 
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